Bucs Face Massive Roster Shakeup, Eye Draft for Defense

0:00On March 30, Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing massive roster shake-up heading into 2026. They're losing two all-time greats, wide receiver Mike Evans bolts to the San Francisco 49ers, and linebacker Lavante David hangs it up after a 14-year run. Cornerback to Mel Dean and running back were shot wider out too, opening spots for fresh faces. Coach Todd Bowles broke it down at the NFL owners meeting in Arizona this week. He says the team's different now but straight-up improved through free agency. They grabbed linebacker Alex Anzalone, running back Kenny Gainwell, and defensive tackle Ashan Robinson, bringing toughness and smarts to the mix. Fans feeling the sting of those legends leaving, but these vets could step up as leaders. Anzalone and Robinson, both over 30, were the green dot and command the D-line with experience from other squads. It's a shift toward grit over flash. Draftime looms large, with the bucks eyeing an ed rusher at their 15th pick. They need depth across defense,

1:01so expect more changes there. Offense stays mostly intact, minus wide in Evans, leaning on what they got. Bowles betting on better days aheadfall camp will show if this new vibe clicks or crumbles on the field. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.